Several new players have filed in this morning - J.C. Romero, Chan Ho Park, Carlos Carrasco, among others.

Perhaps the most surprising: Adam Eaton has checked in.

More later...

UPDATE: I'm still in a holding pattern, waiting to chat with Eaton. As you probably recall, Eaton was not with the team during the postseason... he was sent home after the Phillies wrapped up the regular season.

UPDATE AGAIN: Eaton spoke.

The long and short of it is this: (A) he doesn't regret not traveling with the team during the playoffs (he knew he didn't have a chance to pitch and thus, turned down the chance to stay fresh with others, like Kendrick, in Clearwater). (B) He sees this spring as a chance to show other teams he can pitch. (C) He wasn't at the parade, but would have came if he was invited.



Since pitchers and catchers officially begin working out as a group tomorrow, a herd of them have filed in this morning. Many are getting their annual spring physicals out of the way.

Among those checking in, Brett Myers. My first reaction when looking at Myers - how skinny did this guy get? Apparently he lost 30 pounds.

Myers is in a contract year (he can file for free agency at season's end). If his fit and trim look means a more focused, consistent effort on the mound, that would be a boost for the Phils.

Here's a rundown when others showed their faces in the clubhouse:

J.C. Romero, 8:45 a.m. Suspended for the first 50 games, he'll chat with the media tomorrow morning.

Carlos Carrasco, 8:55. The team's top pitching prospect, he'll compete for the fifth's starter spot this spring and could be a darkhorse if he dominates in Grapefruit League action.

Eaton, 8:58.

Jamie Moyer, 9:25.

Brad Lidge, 9:35.

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Less than 24 hours away from the first official Phillies workout, the Delco Times published our official spring training preview.

Here's you overall look at what to expect at camp, five things you should keep an eye on and we delved into the hot topic, steroid issue by chatting with some Phils players.

Also, be sure to check out Jack McCaffery's column on how the Phillies can build off '08.

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Oh, that Ryan Howard guy also spoke today. For that, check out tomorrow's Daily Times. (The blog is full for the day!)